Petersburg NewsLocal news for Petersburg, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Athens water plant to expand- February 24, 2008 "Athens is on the move, and it's growing" Despite objections from some neighbors and a "no" recommendation by Menard County zoning officials, the Athens City Council is moving forward with a $4.3 million plan to triple the capacity of the city's water ... via State Journal-Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/petersburg-il/2008/02/athens-water-plant-to-expand?fromrss=1 Flooding becoming an issue- February 6, 2008 "The Sangamon River in Monticello is above flood stage. The rest of the river downstream will go to flood stage later this week" River and creek levels were climbing rapidly Tuesday as heavy rain combined with lingering snowmelt prompted flash-flood warnings and flood watches across the area. via State Journal-Registerhttp://www.topix.net/city/petersburg-il/2008/02/flooding-becoming-an-issue?fromrss=1 |